Month: November 2009

From Christmas we’ll have a brand new cycle route in Elmbridge.

That’s the good news. The bad news is that we’ll only have it for six months.

And the other bad news is that there will likely be traffic chaos in the Weybridge area as the whole of Seven Hills Road will be closed for that period. You can read all about it here on the Weybridge Society’s web-site.

The good news for cyclists is that we will have traffic free use of Seven Hills Road for the duration of the works. Let’s make the most of it.

November’s bike ride will be this Sunday 22nd at 11:00am.

We’ll start from outside the Hand and Spear at Weybridge Station as usual. The plan this month is to proceed South towards Wisley and then on to Cobham and back through Esher. It’ll be about 15 miles give or take any detours that we might find excuses for.

We’ll stop for lunch at a pub somewhere along the way. Possibly the Black Swan in Martyrs Green or the Cricketers in Downside unless someone has better a suggestion.

The total distance will be around 15 miles and will take about 3 – 4 hours depending on the pace and how long we spend in the pub.

The route will be on road for a lot of the time although we’ll take you on one or two off-road paths that you probably didn’t know were there. Road tyres recommended if you have the choice.

If you want to come along it’s free and you don’t need to let us know in advance, just turn up on Sunday at 11:00 outside the Hand and Spear.

All ages are welcome but under 13’s ought to be accompanied by a responsible adult.